Process Coordinator

Job Purpose:

The Process Coordinator’s role is a key position within the Quality Department and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing standard operating procedures and job element sheets for all assembly-related operations. The Process Coordinator will utilize vehicle and equipment manuals, engineering drawings, assembly standards and all other reference material provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to define and benchmark AVA’s standards to the highest caliber.

Key responsibilities:

Interpret vehicle and equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and assembly standards to develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and job element sheets for assembly-related processes
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to update and align standard operating procedures and job element sheets with the latest engineering change points, equipment, facilities, and processes
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of standard work instructions and job element sheets, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting them accordingly
Ensure standard work instructions and job element sheets adhere to customer-specific requirements, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Quality Assurance department
Work closely with assembly technicians to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise with standard work instructions and job element sheets
Develop and maintain training materials and guides to help assembly technicians effectively use standard work instructions and job element sheets
Participate in designing and implementing new production requirements, facilities, equipment, and processes while ensuring that standard work instructions and job element sheets are integrated
Work closely with cross-functional departments, including Technical Services and Maintenance, to ensure that equipment and tools used align with standard operating procedures and job element sheets
Continuously explore emerging technologies and best practices related to work standardization, making recommendations to improve standard operating procedures and job element sheets accordingly
Evaluate existing assembly processes and identify areas for improvement
Explore alternative methods to ensure assembly processes are efficient and cost-effective, factoring in resources such as tooling, space, consumables requirements, and current business needs
Determine root causes of assembly standards failures, develop observation reports, and take appropriate remedial actions. Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances or bottlenecks
Maintain an online repository of assembly and reference documents including established standard operating procedures and job element sheets, assembly images, vehicle and equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and assembly standards
Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the automotive industry, nationally and internationally
Identify and deliver service improvement activities across the business through process improvement methodologies and innovative thinking
Ensure established documents comply with safety and environmental regulations as well as the company’s standards
Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required qualifications and experience:

Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required
3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery
Excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Lean, value stream mapping
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients, partners, senior managers, subject matter experts and technicians
Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology to potential business impacts
Knowledge of ISO Standards, (9001, 14001, 45001, etc)

Critical Competencies required:

Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
Experience in collecting and analyzing data
Competent in problem solving and decision making.
Outstanding organization and planning skills.
Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of audiences.
Strong understanding of business goals and standards for customer service.
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
A person of high integrity

Apply via :

talent@ava.co.ke